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Premier League: David Moyes says Manchester United fans will be patient

David Moyes believes Manchester United fans appreciate the bigger picture facing the club at the present time.

Last Updated: 09/12/13 12:40pm

David Moyes: Saw Manchester United lose to Newcastle on Saturday

The Red Devils' 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle on Saturday was their fifth of the season so far in the Premier League, and the first time they had lost back-to-back top-flight games at Old Trafford since 2002.

The champions are 13 points behind league leaders Arsenal after 15 games and seven points away from fourth-placed Manchester City.

Various theories have been put forward, most significantly a perceived lack of quality in midfield.

Some fans have also started to question Moyes himself, although now the decision to appoint the Scot has been made, it is accepted he must be given time to make the decisions he feels are necessary to improve United's fortunes.

"They all understand it (the bigger picture)," said Moyes. "Most of them know exactly.

"Of course no-one expects Manchester United to lose games, no more so than me, but it is a fact and my job is to make it better.